Student Welfare Officer

Role: Student Support Officer

Location: Ilford, Greater London

Hours: Full and Part Time Considered

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000

Our client is seeking to appoint a Student Welfare Officer to its existing faculty team

Overview for the Student Welfare Officer:

-provide welfare and pastoral support to students

-support students with disabilities and long term health conditions

-provide initial well-being assessments

-identify safeguarding concerns and refer appropriately

-work proactively with students at risk of withdrawal

-manage a caseload of student welfare cases

-develop and deliver workshops and presentations

-maintain accurate student welfare records

Personal requirements for the Student Welfare Officer:

-Degree in Health, Psychology, Counselling or similar

-Diploma in Counselling, Student Welfare or similar

-at least two years in a student support role

-experience gained in further education

-knowledge of safeguarding legislation

-superb communication skills

-well organised

-knowledge of mental health issues affecting students in higher education